Ep. 82 - Justin Gary: Ascension Tactics & Sol Forge Fusion

Ep. 82 - Justin Gary: Ascension Tactics & Sol Forge Fusion

Author: hobbies + happiness, LLC February 20, 2023 Duration: 1:05:54
This weeks episode is getting posted a few days early, and that's because we interviewed game designer and Magic: the Gathering Pro Tour winner Justin Gary! Justin's latest game, Ascension Tactics: Inferno, is hitting Kickstarter on February 21st, so we wanted this episode to go live before the game launches. This was such an amazing conversation. We had been wanting to talk to Justin for quite a while, and we were so glad that he accepted our invitation to join us on the podcast. We talk about Justin's lengthy history in the tabletop space and industry, his experience with Magic: the Gathering, working with Richard Garfield, and or course we talk quite a bit about Ascension and Ascension Tactics. We hope you enjoy the conversation! Check out Stone Blade Entertainment's website: https://stoneblade.com/ Ascension Tactics Inferno Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stoneblade/ascension-tactics-ii Check our Justin's personal website here: https://justingary.com/ Check out the Think Like a Game Designer Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-a-game-designer/id1450200089 You can follow Justin on Twitter here:  https://twitter.com/justin_gary Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social! Find us on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/hobbiesandhappiness Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh, @hobbies.n.happiness Catch us when we stream on Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/hobbiesnhappiness Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK

Dan and Jim host The Hobbies + Happiness Podcast: A Disney Lorcana Podcast, a weekly conversation dedicated to the shared experience of playing the Disney Lorcana card game with friends. While many focus on competitive one-on-one duels, this show explores the vibrant, chaotic, and strategic world of multiplayer formats. Every episode picks apart a specific topic, from deck-building philosophies tailored for a table of players to the social dynamics that emerge when three or four Illuminees clash. The discussion always circles back to how these multiplayer considerations shape the broader game, influencing card choices and overall strategy. You’ll hear genuine analysis and personal stories about why gathering around a table for a multiplayer game creates a uniquely engaging and fun way to enjoy Lorcana. This isn't just about rules and combos; it's about the laughter, the alliances, and the unexpected moments that make the game memorable. Produced by hobbies + happiness, LLC, the podcast serves as a thoughtful resource for players looking to deepen their enjoyment of Lorcana beyond the standard match, emphasizing how shared hobbies contribute to genuine connection and fun. Tune in for a regular dose of insight that will change how you view your next game night.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Hobbies + Happiness Podcast: A Disney Lorcana Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Ep. 57 - Different Rule Sets & Formats for Tournament Play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:39
Welcome back after an extended break! We hope you all had an enjoyable July 4th holiday, especially if you're in the states! In any event, we are back with another great episode for you. This topic came up in a pretty in…
Ep. 56 - What Makes Games Exhausting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:48
Have you ever been playing a game and thought to yourself...when will this game just be over all ready?? I think a lot of us have been in that exact situation. It's with that thought in mind, that we talk about todays ep…
Ep. 55 - 2022 Mid Year Retrospective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:58
It's hard to believe that we're half way through 2022! Since we're ALMOST into July (still crazy to think about 😬😬😬), we thought this was the perfect time to have a retrospective with what's going on with hobbies + happi…
Ep. 54 - Deck Building & Deck Piloting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
We've got another great episode for you all today! In this weeks episode, we talk all about deck building and deck piloting. We compare and contrast both of these topics, and talk about how each of them has their own dis…
Ep. 53 - Why Do We Collect? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:40
We're back from taking last week off, and we've got a pretty interesting episode for you all today! Today we talk about the topic why we collect. Now we approach this from the standpoint of collecting trading cards and t…
Ep. 52 - Getting Back to Tournaments (Tourney Recap) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:54
Today we are talking about Dan's recent MTG Modern Tournament event. It's been quite a while since we done any Organized Play (thanks pandemic...) and man was it a rough tourney! We talk all about it, and look forward to…
Ep. 51 - How to Find Your Playgroup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:38
We've got a great episode today discussing a topic that we've wanted to touch on for quite a long time, and one that's really important to us as well. We're talking about finding your playgroup today! This is probably on…
Ep. 50 - Can’t We All Just Get Along? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:10
Really interesting episode for you all today! In this episode, we discuss one of our recent gameplay videos in which Jim basically just dominated Dan in a game of Here to Slay...and Jim was really the only player having…
Ep. 49 - Spirit Duels with Designer Daniel Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:51
Today we sit down and have a chat with Daniel Miller, the designer of the card and dice game Spirit Duels! Spirit Duels is a fast-paced card game of dice-driven combat. Lead a team of magical creatures known as Spirits i…
Ep. 48 - Preparing for Tournaments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:21
In today's episode of the podcast, we wanted to talk about a topic we really haven't touched on yet, and that is tournament preparations! We have a few tournaments coming up for us in our local area, so we are currently…